Certified Medical Assistant (Houston, Full-time)

Texas Regional Physicians; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Regional Physicians in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant to support busy clinical teams. You will room patients, obtain vitals, manage records, assist with exams, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate has CPR certification, CMA license, 3 years of office experience, strong organization and communication skills, knowledge of CPT and ICD coding, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Certified Medical Assistant license.
• 3 years experience in an office environment preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and injection procedures.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care.
• Process telephone messages.
• Follow prescription refill procedures.
• Maintain patient records confidentially.
• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Measure and record vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure).
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation into the EMR (interview, history, vital signs, treatments).
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Collects, verifies, and enters referrals and imaging into the system as needed.
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and basic wound care as directed.
• Process internal/external referrals, including prescriptions.
• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications.
• Record patient charges and lab charges for billing.
• Assist the provider with patient education on ongoing health care: results, diet, exercise, labs, radiology prep.
• Results of lab and reports; Diet and exercise; Laboratory and radiology preparation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

CPT & ICD coding

Medications & injections

Education

CPR certification for Health Care Providers

Certified Medical Assistant license

Job description

Medical Assistant Job Description

Texas Regional Physicians is a safe, reliable, state of the art medical office with the benefits of convenient parking, expedited registration, and a dedicated staff of knowledgeable healthcare professionals. TRP offers a broad range of specialties ranging from pain management to orthopedics. Working with a diverse team of highly qualified physicians, TRP eliminates the need to visit one doctor’s office after the other; our team of specialists will work together for a superior streamlined & customized treatment plan that will get you back to looking your best and feeling your best. Growth and learning opportunity available for a caring professional that wants to further develop their skills and knowledge in healthcare, while making a difference in patient's lives.

Description

Texas Regional Physicians

Medical Assistant Job Description

Texas Regional Physicians is a safe, reliable, state of the art medical office with the benefits of convenient parking, expedited registration, and a dedicated staff of knowledgeable healthcare professionals. TRP offers a broad range of specialties ranging from pain management to orthopedics. Working with a diverse team of highly qualified physicians, TRP eliminates the need to visit one doctor’s office after the other; our team of specialists will work together for a superior streamlined & customized treatment plan that will get you back to looking your best and feeling your best. Growth and learning opportunity available for a caring professional that wants to further develop their skills and knowledge in healthcare, while making a difference in patient's lives.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care.
• Process telephone messages.
• Follow prescription refill procedures.
• Maintain patient records confidentially.
• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner
• Measure and record vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e. patient interview and history, vital signs, treatments, test results.
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations
• Uses CPR skills when necessary
• Collects, verifies, and enters into the applicable system, all incoming referrals and imaging as necessary
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other simple wound care procedures as directed by the physician
• Processes internal/external referrals, including sending and calling in prescriptions
• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications
• Record patient charges and lab charges for billing department.
• Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to their ongoing health care:
• Results of lab and reports
• Diet and exercise
• Laboratory and radiology preparation

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Maintain work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and immunizations.
• Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.
• Effectively cope with typical job stress.
• Document work processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows all equipment safety guidelines and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care for all business equipment.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes necessary messages and provides information.
• Screens visitors and responds to routine request for information
• Maintains inventory of office supplies
• Attends meetings as required
• Maintains strictest confidentiality and privacy per HIPAA guidelines
• Cross trains to fill in and effectively perform all other job descriptions

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification/Licensure

• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Certified Medical Assistant license

Experience: 3 years experience in an office environment preferred. Skills:

• Medical terminology.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9/ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and injection procedures

Other Requirements

• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance